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Chiba special -a Japanese most famous shoe shine shop

In very cold winter evening, men are forming a line at Tokyo Kotsukaikan Building. Most man wear leather shoes and are trembling in the cold.

What is Chiba Special?

Chiba Special is a most famous shoe shine shop in Tokyo metropolitan area. The skill is said to be the best in Japan. People say that if you brush your shoes in this shop, you will be successufull in your work.

Where is Chiba special?

Chiba Special is open in Tokyo Kotsukaikan Building where located in near Yurakucho station.

The service of Chiba Special

First, you take off your shoes. Next, you put on the bag and your shoes.

And you wait until the turn comes. It takes 10 minuites per person. If you go this shop at Friday night, you need to wait for 1 hour.

Shoes polished

If your turn comes, you prepare money and sit in a chair. The price is ¥1,100.



Shoes polish is carefully with a special cream of Chiba Special. The toes are carefully polished to the state close to the mirror surface.